Why does God only offer salvation on this side of the grave? Why is faith important?

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Noose

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Deutronomy 7:9 Know therefore that the LORD thy God, he is God, the faithful God, which keepeth covenant and mercy with them that love him and keep his commandments to a thousand generations;

If anyone has hope of living forever with God (as part of God) they must be faithful because God is faithful.
 

notuptome

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I think I have found an answer for myself: Faith is the mechanism God uses to give us his righteousness through Christ. It's basically what separates a Christian from a non-christian.
Ro 10:17 So then faith cometh by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.

Not just any faith but genuine faith produced by God through His word by His Holy Spirit.

For the cause of Christ
Roger